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Report: Flyers Eyeing Blockbuster Trade With Kraken
After back‑to‑back wins, the Philadelphia Flyers face a winger logjam and may package multiple wingers to land a top‑six centre. Daily Faceoff cites Seattle’s 2021 No. 2 pick Matty Beniers as the primary target, though Kraken GM Jason Botterill shows no intent to move him yet. The Flyers are also fielding trade interest in Travis Konecny—who could be asked to waive his no‑movement clause—and Owen Tippett, while names like Tyson Foerster, Cam York and prospect Jett Luchanko surface as possible pieces. The team’s roster crunch deepens as injuries keep five regulars out, prompting aggressive trade speculation.
Report: Islanders Close to Trading RHD Scott Mayfield
The New York Islanders are nearing a trade deadline move that could send right‑handed defenseman Scott Mayfield to another team. At 34, Mayfield is in the fourth year of a seven‑year, $24.5 million deal and holds a full no‑trade clause this season, making any deal complex. He has appeared in only two games this year and is expected to sit out the upcoming matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. With Logan Stanley now occupying top‑pair minutes, Mayfield has slipped to a bottom‑pair role, prompting speculation that he may request a trade to get playing time. The veteran still carries a $3.5 million AAV for three more seasons.
Panthers Lose Markstrom After Practice Incident
The Florida Panthers lose starting goalie Jacob Markstrom for 10–14 days after a practice puck strike, coach Paul Maurice confirms. Markstrom, who posted a 2.21 GAA and .897 SV% in the Panthers' 3-1-1 start, joins the team for his 17th season after being drafted in 2008. Backup Akira Schmid steps in despite an .878 SV%, while AHL call‑up Cooper Black (2‑1‑0, .919 SV%) is primed for an NHL debut. The injury follows a recent undisclosed ailment, leaving the Panthers scrambling for stability in net.
Penguins’ Ben Kindel hospitalized after ‘medical episode’ on team airplane
The Pittsburgh Penguins disclosed that forward Ben Kindel suffered a medical episode aboard the team’s flight back from Utah on Oct. 20, 2026. Team doctors treated him on the plane, and an ambulance escorted him to the University of Utah Hospital after landing. Kindel, who logged 18:53 of ice time in the 5‑4 loss to the Mammoth and has tallied two goals and two assists in nine games this season, is a key 19‑year‑old forward for the Pens. The organization says staff are with him in Utah and hopes the evaluations return clear early this week.
Report: Bruins On Verge Of Deal With Marat Khusnutdinov
The Boston Bruins are on the verge of locking up versatile forward Marat Khusnutdinov to a multi‑year extension, according to insider Kevin Weekes. Khusnutdinov, a 2020 second‑round pick who joined Boston in a March 2025 trade, posted 15 goals and 33 points with a +12 rating last season and already has five points in nine games this year, including the game‑winner in a 4‑1 win over the LA Kings. With a pending restricted free‑agent status and arbitration rights next summer, the deal would secure his speed, playmaking and penalty‑kill contributions.
Adam Fantilli Rips Ex-Teammate Kirill Marchenko As Blue Jackets Face Maple Leafs
Adam Fantilli and teammate Mathieu Olivier openly trash ex‑colleague Kirill Marchenko as the Blue Jackets host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 20, 2026. Fantilli says he’s relieved to trade a player who “didn’t want to be here,” calling the departure upsetting but necessary. Olivier echoes the sentiment, “We don’t want guys who want to go elsewhere.” Marchenko, now with Toronto, boasts 10 points in 10 games and a recent hat‑trick, while former Jackets forward Matthew Knies starts strong for Columbus but has cooled off recently.
Report: Devils' Brenden Dillon Invoked No-Trade Clause To Reject Trade
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon, currently a healthy scratch, invoked his full no‑trade clause last season and now holds a 10‑team list in the final year of his $4 M cap‑hit contract. While Dillon has publicly said he wants to stay in Jersey, the Devils have considered moving him amid a slump—his first‑five‑game stats rank lowest among regulars. Coach Sheldon Keefe admits benching Dillon was tough, citing his leadership and physical play. At 35, the left‑shot shutdown D‑man remains a trade candidate for teams seeking a stay‑at‑home defender.
NHL Trade Rumors: Jets Rejected Kings' Connor Hellebuyck Trade Offer
The Los Angeles Kings’ bid for Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck stalls as the team rejects a four‑piece package—prospect Carter George, winger Trevor Moore, backup Anton Forsberg and a 2027 first‑round pick. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff seeks a proven forward, not the offered prospects, and Hellebuyck’s looming suspension adds urgency. Analysts note the Kings won’t include top‑tier prospects like Brandt Clarke, leaving Buffalo and Utah as likely destinations. With the deadline approaching, the trade remains uncertain, keeping fans on edge about the Vezina winner’s future.
Penguins' Bryan Rust Leaves Game With Injury
The Penguins lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 20 after veteran forward Bryan Rust exited in the second period with a lower-body injury. Rust had recorded two assists before leaving and is now out for tonight’s game, prompting speculation about his health and potential trade value—General Manager Kyle Dubas has been discussing him in trade talks. The 29‑goal scorer, who is signed through next season and has no trade protection, could miss several games, forcing line‑up changes such as Dan Muse moving Nick Robertson to the right wing. The team hopes Rust returns soon.
Canadiens Explored Adding Penguins Forward To Marchenko Offer
According to Elliotte Friedman, Montreal explored adding Pittsburgh forward Rickard Rakell to a trade package for Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko. The Canadiens reportedly eyed Rakell as a potential asset to sweeten a deal, but the Blue Jackets rejected Montreal’s offer, which leaned heavily on future picks. Toronto ultimately secured the trade by sending Matthew Knies to Columbus. Rakell, 33, carries a $5 million cap hit and has gone goalless with two assists in nine games this season after a 48‑point 2024‑25 campaign. Pittsburgh appears open to moving veteran talent for younger assets.
Report: Rangers Have Scouted Utah Starting Goalie After Shesterkin Injury
The New York Rangers are actively scouting Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka after losing Igor Shesterkin to a season‑ending knee injury on Oct. 9. With backup Joonas Korpisalo also sidelined, 24‑year‑old Dylan Garand has stepped in, posting a .927 save percentage and a shutout in five starts. Vejmelka, a 30‑year‑old on a $4.75 M cap hit, posted a 38‑win season with a .897 save percentage for Utah and is currently 5‑2‑0 with a 2.89 GAA this year. A trade would likely need salary retention, and rumors suggest Utah may move Vejmelka if they acquire Connor Hellebuyck.
Report: 2 Major Changes Could Be Coming For Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets, sitting 7th in the Metro Division at 3‑4‑0, may face two major moves before Christmas, according to insider Frank Seravalli. After a shaky start—only one win in four games, Adam Fantilli with three points in seven, and Matthew Knies goalless in five—the team could fire head coach Rick Bowness and finally trade defenseman Zach Werenski, whose no‑movement clause blocked a Dallas deal earlier this year. Both Seravalli and co‑host John Buccigross predict a coaching change and a Werenski exit if the slump continues, signaling a potentially turbulent season for Columbus.
NHLTR Mock Trade: Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson To The Blues
The NHL Trade Rumors piece outlines a mock trade that would send Detroit's top‑four defenseman Simon Edvinsson to the St. Louis Blues. Edvinsson, the 2021 sixth‑overall pick, has posted 60 points in 175 NHL games and posted a 31‑point season alongside Moritz Seider. Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff insists the team wants to sign him, yet no contract materializes after his October 14 statement. The article notes interest from several clubs, including the Bruins and Maple Leafs, and proposes a possible return for Detroit: Brandon Carlo, a 2027 fifth‑round pick, Adam Jiricek and Otto Stenberg, contingent on Edvinsson agreeing to an extension. The trade scenario highlights Detroit’s uncertainty and the Blues’ potential asset haul.
Islanders Hit With Double Dose Of Bad Injury Timeline News
The New York Islanders suffer another injury blow, losing forwards Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli for multiple weeks. Ritchie, injured early in a 3‑1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 19, will miss 4–6 weeks after a lower‑body issue from a hit by Nick Blankenburg. Maccelli, who has tallied six points in eight games, is sidelined for 2–4 weeks after a left‑leg injury while changing direction behind the net. Both joins top‑line center Mat Barzal, already out with a lingering knee problem, deepening the Isles’ early‑season roster concerns.
Rangers Sign 934-Game Veteran After Center Injury
The New York Rangers add 37‑year‑old veteran center Luke Glendening on a professional tryout after lower‑body injury sidelines fourth‑line centerman Joe Veleno for 3–3½ months. Glendening, who has 934 NHL games, 85 goals and 175 points across Detroit, Dallas, Tampa Bay, New Jersey and Philadelphia, joins the Rangers with $4.4 million cap space available; he must sign a standard contract within a 10‑day PTO window, and the Rangers hold right of first refusal. A penalty‑killer and former Selke candidate, Glendening posted nine points in 70 games last season and helped Philadelphia win a first‑round series.
NHL Trade Rumors: Jets closing in on Hellebuyck trade, 3 teams linked
The Winnipeg Jets are close to trading star goalie Connor Hellebuyck before his suspension ends on Friday, Oct. 19. Advanced talks involve the Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth, with a possible three‑team deal that could land Sabres' Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen or Mammoth's Karel Vejmelka in New York. Insiders cite Buffalo’s interest, the Rangers’ need after an injury to Igor Shesterkin, and renewed Mammoth interest after a June lull. Jets reportedly may pay Hellebuyck to stay, but a trade looks imminent.
Montreal Canadiens & Philadelphia Flyers Linked To Interesting Trade
The Montreal Canadiens, edging toward a Stanley Cup run, are eyeing a top‑six forward from the struggling Philadelphia Flyers. Veteran winger Owen Tippett, 27, is the primary target; he’s under contract through 2032 at $6.2 M AAV and sits on a 10‑team no‑trade list that does not include Montreal, leaving him open to a move. Tippett has logged just one goal and one assist in nine games this season. Sources say the Canadiens could package prospects to entice the Flyers, who are desperate for roster changes.
Blue Jackets trying hard to trade Voronkov
The Columbus Blue Jackets are actively fielding trade offers for forward Dmitri Voronkov as his production stalls early in the 2026‑27 season. The 26‑year‑old, a former 23‑goal scorer now down to one assist in five games and seeing his ice time dip to 12 minutes, is a pending unrestricted free agent with a $4.175 million cap hit. GM Don Waddell plans to use Voronkov as trade bait, possibly retaining salary, while scouting league-wide upgrades. His recent slump follows promising rookie and sophomore seasons of 18 and 23 goals.
Maple Leafs call up top goalie prospect Artur Akhtyamov
The Toronto Maple Leafs promote top AHL prospect Artur Akhtyamov to back up veteran Sergei Bobrovsky on Monday and Anthony Stolarz in Columbus on Tuesday, giving Bobrovsky extra rest and eliminating travel. Akhtyamov, fresh from a 15‑7 playoff run with the Marlies, posted a .923 save percentage, two shutouts and just signed a $900,000 AAV extension that becomes a one‑way deal next season. The club also recalled forward Vinni Lettieri, who leads the Marlies with nine points in five games. With William Nylander a game‑time decision, the moves provide depth as the Leafs aim to end a three‑game skid against the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.
Report: Despite Suspension Ending, Don't Expect Hellebuyck Back With Jets
Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension ends Friday, but insider Elliotte Friedman says the Winnipeg Jets won’t bring him back, even after his pay resumes. The 32‑year‑old goalie held out after his trade request was ignored, missing three weeks and over $785,000 in salary. With the Heritage Classic looming, the Jets may simply pay Hellebuyck to stay home unless a trade materialises with Buffalo, Carolina, Utah or another club by week’s end. Friedman warns the situation will remain uncomfortable and unresolved through the weekend.
Nikita Zadorov Linked To Maple Leafs After Agent's Comment
After a double‑minor for roughing Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano, Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm scratched defenseman Nikita Zadorov for disciplinary reasons on Oct. 18, 2026. Zadorov’s agent Dan Milstein retorted on Twitter that the Leafs would treat him differently, reigniting trade talk linking the 31‑year‑old, 6‑foot‑7 bruiser to Toronto. The Maple Leafs, reportedly seeking an impact defender, have been mentioned by Elliotte Friedman and Jesse Blake, though analysts question Zadorov’s value given his league‑leading penalty minutes and age. Zadorov has missed only eight games this season, making the benching notable.
Report: Penguins Could Offer Major Retention On Erik Karlsson To Facilitate Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins are considering trading veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson before his contract expires. Karlsson, a three‑time Norris Trophy winner with a $10 million cap hit, could have up to half of his salary retained by the Pens—who have two salary‑retention slots and $9 million in cap space—to make a deal more attractive. If Pittsburgh’s recent three‑game losing streak pushes them out of playoff contention, they may move Karlsson rather than lose him for nothing in free agency. He’s posted nine assists in nine games this season and previously delivered a 100‑point, Norris‑winning campaign in 2022‑23.
Maple Leafs Not Looking For 'Band-Aid Solution' To Defensive Woes
The somewhat promising start to the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been handed a big blow over the last week. Three straight losses and they once again find themselves in last place in the cut-throat Atlantic Division. The trade rumors are flying once again, as the team has made it clear, from all accounts, that they are looking to bolster the blueline. But the latest report from Elliotte Friedman is that we should not expect a "band-aid solution", or the trade of a top asset wit...
Report: Penguins Ready To Trade Veteran Forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins may finally be ready to move on from one or more of their much-sought-after veterans, after a couple of seasons of rumors. According to insider Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Night Hockey, the Pens are ready to scale up their youth movement. Pittsburgh has made it clear they would move a veteran forward for draft picks or prospects to give their younger players more opportunity, as they continue to transition to a younger roster. The "veteran forward" he's re...
Gavin McKenna Opens Up About Chat With Jim Hiller Over Benching
The Gavin McKenna benching for half a game has been all the rage around Leafs Nation the past couple of days. Media and fans alike have come out to question head coach Jim Hiller for why the heck the No. 1 overall pick, who was on a four-game point streak, was nailed to the bench for almost two periods to finish the game on Thursday night. But the two have apparently talked and hammered it out, with McKenna saying he was told it wasn't because of his play, and that he learned a lot from ...
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